Where to leave the car, what it costs and how far the walk to the lighthouse is
Last updated: 2026-10-02
Almost every visitor arrives by car and walks the last stretch. The car park sits on Fyrvejen right by the coast, and from there a waymarked path crosses the dune towards the tower. The surface is gravel and loose sand, not a paved town path.
The main car park is at Fyrvejen 110, 9800 Løkken, a few kilometres west of Løkken and north-west of Lønstrup. Enter the address rather than just the name of the lighthouse into your navigation, otherwise you may be routed onto narrow coastal lanes with nowhere to turn. The entrance and the start of the dune path are around 57.4479, 9.7790.
The car park is run as a public nature car park and is normally free, and visiting Rubjerg Knude itself is free. Rules and any charges can change, so treat the signage on site as the final reference rather than any website — including this one.
It is roughly 1.2–1.5 km each way from the car park to the tower, and most people take 20–25 minutes. The path runs over gravel and then loose sand up across the dune, and into the wind it feels considerably longer than the map suggests. Budget around 40–50 minutes in total for the return walk.
In high summer and on clear midsummer days around noon the car park can fill up. Arrive early in the morning or late in the afternoon if you want to avoid a wasted drive. Sunset is popular, which is exactly why the hours before it are the busiest. In winter there is almost always space, but daylight is short.
There is no charging point or fuel station at the dune car park. Public chargers in Løkken include Jyllandsgade 11–15 and Industrivej 6, roughly 10–15 minutes’ drive away. Public toilets are normally located near the main entrance, but opening and cleaning vary with the season.
Distance from the car park to the lighthouse — through sand, not on asphalt.
Typical walking time each way in ordinary weather.
Both parking and the site itself are normally free of charge.
Plan to charge in Løkken before driving out to the coast.
Yes. There is a large car park at Fyrvejen 110, 9800 Løkken, which is the main access point for the dune, the cliff and the lighthouse. Use the address in your navigation rather than just the name of the lighthouse.
Parking is normally free, and visiting the site is free as well. Rules can change, so always check the signage at the car park before setting off.
About 1.2–1.5 km each way, typically 20–25 minutes on foot. The surface is gravel and loose sand up over the dune, so allow more time than on firm ground.
No. The last stretch is on foot. Driving in the dune and on the dune paths is not permitted, and there is no vehicle access up to the tower.
Not at the dune car park itself. The nearest public chargers are in Løkken, including Jyllandsgade 11–15 and Industrivej 6.
Usually around midday in July and August and in the hours before sunset. Early morning or late afternoon normally gives you the best chance of a space.
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